KOICA Invests N109.61bn in Nigeria's Development Programs

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has announced an investment of $82.74 million (N109.61 billion) in several development programs in Nigeria since its inception in the country. During a media briefing in Abuja, KOICA's Country Director, Eunsub Kim, highlighted the positive impact of this investment, which has created jobs in the agricultural sector and bolstered entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth.

KOICA has collaborated with government agencies and partners to address critical needs and foster sustainable change. Key initiatives include the Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood Systems Programme, the Start-up Digital Innovation Academy Project, and the Smart School Project Phase II, among others.

Additionally, the CIAT Fellowship Programme has supported around 2,000 Nigerian government officials in enhancing their skills. Kim emphasized that the success of development cooperation should be measured by the impact and sustainability of the results, citing the Nigerian-Korean model school as a significant project in the education sector.